Esau McGraw (Def Comedy Jam, BET) at the Punch Line

Esau McGraw headlines the Sacramento Punch Line. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Esau has performed his outrageous and quirky stand-up on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's Comic View and One Mic Stand, The Big Black Comedy Show on Showtime, Martin Lawrence's 1st Amendment Stand-Up, Jamie Foxx Presents and more. He's also appeared as Stuttering Sonny in he film Idlewild, and in Cedric the Entertainer's Dance Fu. Esau now lives in Los Angeles, where he's the host of Chocolate Sundaes, one of the top shows at Hollywood's world-famous Laugh Factory.

Description

Original, outrageous, spontaneous, and positively one of the funniest and most talented comedians in the country!

A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Esau has been engaging and energizing audiences for 8 years. With his recent relocation to Southern California, he has been leaving Los Angeles audiences in tears. Esau has developed a unique style and a very loyal following.

Esau is one of the original members of the improv group PCP, “The Phat Comedy Players,” where he often played up to eight characters in one night. This experience raised his comedic abilities to a higher level. Audiences adore his quirky down to earth characters, making him one of the most sought after comics in the country. Esau is also the host of Chocolate Sundaes, one of the most popular shows in Los Angeles, located at the world famous Laugh Factory.

Esau is featured on the 2007 season of Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam & 2009 season of Martin Lawrence’s 1st Amendment, where his inventive style of comedy separated him from the rest and anchored him as one of the new stars of stand-up.

Esau’s acting ability has opened eyes with his debut in the feature film Idlewild. His portrayal of the character Stuttering Sonny has earned him praise and recognition as a versatile artist. Esau is also featured in the feature film _Dance Fu _directed by Cedric the Entertainer.

Esau’s opening act credits include performances with musical artists such as Grover Washington, Norman Brown, The Gap Band, The Whispers, Frankie Beverly featuring Maze, and many more. He has also worked with many well known comedians including George Lopez, D.L. Hughley, Pablo Francisco, A.J. Jamal, Bill Bellamy, and Damon Wayans, among others.

This clever, quick-witted young man brings irony and wry humor to the stage in a way that makes his presence felt and his act hard to follow. His contemporary, sarcastic style of comedy lluminates any situation, whether he’s the host, the opening act, or the headliner. Esau Mcgraw is a handsome humorist whose star has only begun to shine. Stay tuned to this remarkably talented entertainer!

About the Ticket Supplier: Punch Line Comedy Club Sacramento

For over ten years the nation’s best comics have appeared at the Sacramento Punch Line. Stars such as DL Hughley, Bill Bellamy, Shawn Wayans, Mark Curry and Chris Rock took their first comedic steps on the Punch Line stage, entertaining thousands while perfecting their craft. The Punch Line’s dedication to comic tradition has earned it the Sacramento News and Review readers’ choice award for the best comedy club.